Orshek Family History

Orshek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Grahek, Bushek, Groshek, Peshek, Shek, Mashek, Fisher, Usher, Shen, Risher

83	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
3	Immigration Records
50	Census and Voter Lists
62	Member Trees

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Where is the Orshek family from?

You can see how Orshek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orshek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orshek family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Orshek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Orshek families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orshek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Orshek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orshek.

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Proprietor

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What Orshek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 50 census records available for the last name Orshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orshek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Orshek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Orshek. For the veterans among your Orshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orshek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Orshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orshek in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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Orshek Surname Meaning

Where is the Orshek family from?

What did your Orshek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orshek.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Proprietor

100%

What Orshek family records will you find?

What is the average Orshek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Orshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orshek in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

Orshek Family History

Orshek Surname Meaning

209 record(s) for Orshek

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Orshek Surname Meaning

209 record(s) for Orshek

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Where is the Orshek family from?

What did your Orshek ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Orshek family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Orshek family history

What is the average Orshek lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Orshek family tree

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